In this episode of the Gildre Spotlight podcast, host Taiga Gamell interviews Michael Ceely, an author, coach, and former professional cyclist. Michael shares his journey from competitive cycling to teaching, and ultimately to high-performance coaching. He discusses the importance of mindset, persistence, and the influence of peer groups on success. Michael emphasizes the need for self-awareness and innovation in both personal and professional growth, and he offers insights into the challenges faced by educators and the value of high-performing communities.

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Sound Bites

"Persistence is a big one, right?"

"You have to innovate."

"Get in a high performing peer group."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Michael Seeley

02:14 From Cyclist to Therapist

04:26 Transitioning to High-Performance Coaching

09:51 Mindset of High-Performing Athletes

14:52 The Journey to Becoming a Teacher

19:39 The Epiphany to Change Careers

21:03 The Historical Context of Teacher Pay

23:36 Transitioning from Teaching to Tech

26:32 The Impact of Networking on Career Changes

28:30 Epiphanies Leading to Coaching

31:23 Understanding Systems in Coaching

35:33 Mindfulness vs. Self-Awareness

39:07 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

42:10 Outro